George Washington - Attacked British Troops in Trenton on Christmas Day
The American attack at Trenton was successful mainly because of the element of surprise and strategic timing. George Washington launched the attack on the morning after Christmas, when the Hessian forces were likely to be unprepared and celebrating the holiday. The Americans also took advantage of the harsh winter conditions, crossing the icy Delaware River at night, which caught the enemy off guard. This decisive victory boosted American morale and reinvigorated the revolutionary cause.
Sunday. It was supposed to be a quiet day off. General Billy Mitchell had predicted that a foreign enemy like the Japanese would attack the way they did with aircraft and it would be on a Sunday.
During war, there is no time for deployed soldiers to take off. However, on the Western Front there was the 1914 Christmas Truce where both sides agreed to a ceasefire on Christmas day.
Longstreet proposed maneuvering around to the enemy's rear, and blocking their retreat to Washington, trying to force the Federal troops to attack the Confederates. Lee rejected it.
defensive when engaging an enemy, offensive when in the attack and approching the enemy line........
General Patton
Patton
He wasn't an American at the time, but George Washington crossed the Delaware River and attacked a large force consisting of German mercenaries.
Too attack enemy ships they sent out 2000 of them
What was the general tone of the question? How can I give a general answer to such a direct question?
False- attack on Trenton NJ. Christmas Day.
It was the enemy capital. Traditionally, most countries crumble whenever their capital falls under enemy control.
The American attack at Trenton was successful mainly because of the element of surprise and strategic timing. George Washington launched the attack on the morning after Christmas, when the Hessian forces were likely to be unprepared and celebrating the holiday. The Americans also took advantage of the harsh winter conditions, crossing the icy Delaware River at night, which caught the enemy off guard. This decisive victory boosted American morale and reinvigorated the revolutionary cause.
FPCON Charlie is used to prepare for imminent threats of a general.
General Howe
yes
Sunday. It was supposed to be a quiet day off. General Billy Mitchell had predicted that a foreign enemy like the Japanese would attack the way they did with aircraft and it would be on a Sunday.